Cheeseburger Texas Toast
Cheeseburger Texas Toast is a quick and easy dinner idea that combines all the tasty flavors of a cheeseburger on a crispy, garlicky slice of Texas toast!
A BUSY WEEKNIGHT MEAL
I’ve been loving playing around with different things to make with garlic Texas toast. This Cheeseburger Texas Toast turned out so tasty! They’re a great weeknight meal idea that even those picky eaters can enjoy. And they’re ready so fast. I’m talking just 20 minutes type of quick! With these slices of Cheeseburger toast, you get some of the flavors you know and love in a Big Mac but on hearty and filling pieces of garlic buttery Texas toast. So simple, yet so delish – and the Big Mac Sauce really takes it to a whole new level!
We loved it and it had fantastic flavor! I actually put another piece of baked garlic toast on top to make it like an actual burger.
– Jenny
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
You can serve these with French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings, baked beans or a good ole side salad with your favorite dressing.
You can add things like pickles, lettuce, or bacon pieces to the tops of each Texas toast.
You can either buy it or make some Homemade Big Mac Sauce that I used in my Big Mac Salad recipe. If you’re looking in stores, Walmart calls it secret sauce (not a paid affiliate link), but other stores or brands may call it something else. It’s usually a “burger sauce”, or something similar.
If you serve each of these as their own serving, you’ll have 8 servings. If you double up and serve two per person, if serving to more hungry adults or older teens, this recipe will serve 4 people. It is easy enough to double or even triple if serving a large crowd.
Leftovers can be covered and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. The bread may get soggy over time. I do not suggest freezing as they don’t reheat really well after being frozen.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- ground beef – you can certainly use ground turkey or ground chicken if you prefer.
- yellow onion – don’t like onion? Just leave it out or season with a little onion powder or dried onion flakes.
- hamburger seasoning– I used this Hamburger Seasoning Blend (paid affiliate link) – see my ingredient image below, but using this type of seasoning is not required. Instead, you can just use a little salt and pepper. Or make your own simple burger seasoning by combining equal parts salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- frozen garlic Texas Toast – it doesn’t have to be a name brand – the store brand versions work just fine.
- shredded cheddar cheese– any other types of shredded cheese can be used. If you want a kick of heat, try using Pepper Jack!
- Big Mac sauce– I share more on where to find this (if you want to buy it) or how to make your own in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) section above. However, if you don’t like it, you can omit it altogether.
- dried parsley – totally optional, just adds a little color at the end.
HOW TO MAKE CHEESEBURGER TEXAS TOAST:
Preheat the oven to 425° F. In a large skillet, add the ground beef, onions, and seasonings over medium heat. Cook and crumble until fully cooked and the juices run clear. Discard any excess grease.
While the beef is cooking, place Texas toast slices on a baking sheet and cook on the middle rack for 5 minutes. Flip the toast over and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the edges are a little crispy. You do not want the bread to be soft.
Once cooked, remove from the oven. Press the center of the toast with the back of a spoon. Scoop the meat mixture onto each piece of toast.
Divide the shredded cheese evenly between the toast slices on top of the ground beef mixture. Place back into the oven for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Remove from the oven and drizzle Big Mac Sauce on top.
Optional step: Sprinkle a little dried parsley on top.
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Cheeseburger Texas Toast
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup chopped yellow onions
- 1 Tablespoon hamburger seasoning (see notes below)
- 1 box frozen garlic Texas Toast (8 slices)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ – ½ cup Big Mac sauce (see notes below)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- In a large skillet, add the ground beef, onions, and seasonings over medium heat.
- Cook and crumble until fully cooked and the juices run clear.
- Discard any excess grease.
- While the beef is cooking, place Texas toast slices on a baking sheet and cook on the middle rack for 5 minutes. Flip the toast over and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the edges are a little crispy. You do not want the bread to be soft.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven. Press the center of the toast with the back of a spoon.
- Scoop the meat mixture onto each piece of toast.
- Divide the shredded cheese evenly between the toast slices on top of the ground beef mixture.
- Place back into the oven for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle Big Mac Sauce on top.
- (optional) sprinkle a little dried parsley on top
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- This recipe makes 8 servings, or 4 servings if you give 2 slices per person.
- You can either buy the Big Mac Sauce or make some Homemade Big Mac Sauce that I used in my Big Mac Salad recipe. If you’re looking in stores, Walmart calls it ‘Secret Sauce’(not a paid affiliate link), but other stores or brands may call it something else. It’s usually a “burger sauce”, or something similar.
- I used McCormick’s Hamburger Seasoning. You can use any blend you like (or just use salt and pepper) or make your own by combining equal parts salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
This was really good! I used the hamburger seasoning and Great Value Secret Sauce you recommended. Tasted like a cheeseburger only better! Another great Country Cook recipe going into my regular meal rotation! Thank you!
Yay!! You are so sweet Regina! Thanks so very much for coming back to comment!!
We loved it and it had fantastic flavor! I actually put another piece of baked garlic toast on top to make it like an actual burger.